- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Federal NCES profile for Guadalupe Alternative Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384001489
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guadalupe Alternative Programs earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 83
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Guadalupe Alternative Programs ranks #4 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Guadalupe Alternative Programs shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 273384001489 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 89.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Guadalupe Alternative Programs shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Guadalupe Alternative Programs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 83
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
83 students
What this shows Guadalupe Alternative Programs reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guadalupe Alternative Programs compares
Guadalupe Alternative Programs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 110% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 21 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 7.2%
White 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Guadalupe Alternative Programs is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guadalupe Alternative Programs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Guadalupe Alternative Programs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Guadalupe Alternative Programs
How many students attend Guadalupe Alternative Programs?
Guadalupe Alternative Programs has 83 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), down 6.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guadalupe Alternative Programs?
89.7% of students at Guadalupe Alternative Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guadalupe Alternative Programs?
The largest demographic group at Guadalupe Alternative Programs is African American at 41.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guadalupe Alternative Programs?
Guadalupe Alternative Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Guadalupe Alternative Programs rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Guadalupe Alternative Programs ranks #4 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Guadalupe Alternative Programs, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.